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Ethiopia bans imports of gas-powered private vehicles, but the switch to electric is a bumpy ride

  • Ethiopia became the first country to ban imports of non-electric private vehicles in January, enforcing the ban successfully with over 100,000 electric cars imported monthly.
  • Authorities are responding to the world’s demand for green technologies to reduce emissions, shifting to electric vehicles and easing fuel subsidy pressures.
  • Despite initial enthusiasm, taxi driver Dereje Hailu reported disappointment in electric vehicles due to infrastructure issues and market flooding with unreliable Chinese brands.
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